Monterey's Greatest Festivals and Events

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Monterey's Greatest Festivals and Events
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• Monterey County is a beautiful piece of earth
  located on the central coast of California. It
  has it all. It doesn't matter if you love
  gorgeous scenery, fine wine, gourmet cuisine or
  thrilling events. If you're looking for solid
  event opportunities in Monterey, there are indeed
  many available to you throughout the year.
  There's simply no arguing that event
  opportunities in Monterey are interesting, varied
  and, perhaps most importantly of all, a lot of
  fun.

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Sporting Events

• Many big sporting events take place in Monterey
  on a yearly basis. Fans of car racing can attend
  the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Golf enthusiasts
  can head to the ATT Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Other
  exciting Monterey sporting events are the Big Sur
  International Marathon, the California
  International Airshow Salinas, the Salinas Valley
  Half Marathon and the California Rodeo Salinas.

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Music Festivals

• Monterey is a wonderful place for people who love
  live music. There are music festivals that are
  perfect for fans of all genres. Prominent
  Monterey music festivals include the Monterey
  Jazz Festival, the California Roots Music and Art
  Festival and the Monterey Blues Festival. If
  you're fond of swing, blues and rock, you'll be
  able to choose between a strong selection of
  delightful music festival options.

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Art Festivals

• Art lovers can't go wrong in Monterey either. If
  you want to delve into a universe of visual arts
  and beyond, you'll have a blast at the Carmel Art
  Festival, the Sand City West End Celebration and
  First Nights Monterey. These events showcase
  poetry, live entertainment and a whole lot more.

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Wine and Food Events

• Monterey is a foodie's paradise. It's also a
  haven for people who have a penchant for fine
  wines. If you want to revel in amazing food and
  fantastic company in Monterey, you can attend Big
  Sur Food and Wine, the Relais Châteaux
  GourmetFest and Pebble Beach Food Wine. These
  events are full of cooking demonstrations,
  gourmet eats and acclaimed chefs. Be sure to show
  up at these events ready to eat to your heart's
  content!

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Community Events

• Monterey is an area that's all about togetherness
  and community. If you want to connect with other
  people in Monterey, you can do so at the Monterey
  County Fair, the Salinas Valley Fair and Pacific
  Grove Good Old Days. These events are great for
  arts and crafts, music, games and even food
  sampling. Fairs in Monterey often make ideal
  spots for family outings.

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